The first day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton was opened by Party President Josh Babarinde MP and Cllr Jay Mercer, Leader of West Sussex County Council. Eight motions were passed, and conference heard from Al Pinkerton and Munira Wilson MP.
South West Water should become a company run for the public benefit, and become properly answerable to the people who pay water bills, a Devon MP has told Parliament.
Responding to reports that Kirkwall’s Post Office has been closed until further notice, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has expressed his astonishment at the lack of any consultation with the local community, and the loss of essential services for islanders.
The second day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton Ed Davey faced a Q&A from Party members on the main stage, there were speeches from Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP and others, a debate on Party strategy and three new policies debated and passed.
The third day of Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton heard from Max Wilkinson MP, Jane Dodds MS, Wendy Chamberlain MP and Lord Purvis amongst others and passed seven new policy motions.
Liam McArthur, Orkney's MSP has today welcomed confirmation that the Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs Committee will be giving consideration to potential post-legislative scrutiny of the Islands Act.